Raw Justice

Raw Justice

Year: 1994

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: English

Director: David A. Prior

ActionThriller

Kill… or be killed. The mayor of a small town hires a bounty hunter to find his daughter’s killer, but it turns out to be a very dangerous job.

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Timeline & Setting – Raw Justice (1994)

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Time period

The narrative unfolds in a contemporary urban environment, emphasizing street-level action, political maneuvering, and media influence rather than a distinct historical period. It presents a near-present-day feel where criminals, law enforcement, and politicians collide in a high-stakes landscape. The tempo is relentless, with rapid escalations from home invasions to helicopter-trail climaxes.

Location

New Orleans, Louisiana

The story unfolds in a gritty New Orleans setting, where flooded streets, bayous, and seedy joints frame a web of crime and politics. The city’s vibrant culture provides contrast to the dark conspiracy at the heart of the plot. Action shifts from backroom offices to high-stakes confrontations in the bayou and downtown, culminating in a dramatic chase and explosion over the skyline.

🗽 Urban crime 🏝️ Southern locale 🎭 Cultural melting pot

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Main Characters – Raw Justice (1994)

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Mace (David Keith)

A former cop turned bounty hunter who doggedly pursues Donna Stiles's killer. He distrusts the official police force and relies on his own code of justice to cut through a corrupt city. His persistence drives the pursuit while he faces constant danger from those who want him out of the way.

🗡️ Vigilante 🕵️‍♂️ Lone-wolf 🛡️ Protector

Mitch McCallum (Robert Hays)

Donna’s former fiancé who is now accused of her murder. He maintains his innocence and partners with Mace to uncover the truth, navigating a system that seems bent against him. His street-smarts and resilience help him endure escalating threats.

🕵️ Suspicion ⚖️ Wrongful accusation 🤝 Alliance

Mayor David Stiles (Charles Napier)

The city’s mayor whose authority is challenged by Jenkins’s machinations. He becomes entangled in a plot to tarnish his career, while trying to uphold public appearances amid mounting pressure. His stance reflects the tension between public duty and political vulnerability.

🏛️ Mayor 🗝️ Power ⚖️ Corruption

Deputy Mayor Bob Jenkins (Stacy Keach)

The mastermind behind Donna’s murder and the disc scheme, using blackmail to shield himself and control city politics. He reaches for a swift escape when his plan falters, showing a ruthless, calculated side that thrives on manipulation. His confrontation with Mace and Mitch drives the film’s climax.

🧩 Mastermind 💼 Corruption ⚔️ Betrayal

Sarah (Pamela Anderson)

A witness who witnessed the attacks and must go into hiding with Mace and Mitch. Her presence provides crucial information and a human perspective on the danger surrounding the case. She becomes a wary but essential ally in the trio’s fight for truth.

🕊️ Witness 🛡️ Ally 🌃 Survivor

Detective Gordo Garcia (Javi Mulero)

A detective who becomes entangled in pursuing Mace, navigating official skepticism and personal grit. His investigations contribute to uncovering the conspiracy while highlighting friction between street-level crime fighting and institutional authority.

🕵️ Detective 🔎 Investigator

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Major Themes – Raw Justice (1994)

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⚖️ Justice

Mace operates outside the official legal system to pursue the killer, highlighting the tension between vigilantism and law. The pursuit pulls in Mitch, Sarah, and Donna’s legacy as factors in a larger moral struggle. The story questions whether true justice can emerge from aggressive, extralegal actions.

🏛️ Power & Corruption

Deputy Mayor Jenkins leverages political power and blackmail to try to control the city and protect his own interests. Mayor Stiles is drawn into a web of pressure, manipulation, and fear as Jenkins tightens his grip. The plot exposes how corruption can reach into the highest offices and distort justice.

🕵️‍♂️ Deception & Betrayal

Donna’s murder, the forged disc, and the frame-up of Mitch create a labyrinth of deceit. Characters must navigate lies planted by those closest to power, forcing them to discern friend from foe. The narrative hinges on unraveling betrayals that threaten all they hold dear.

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